Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Cibola County vs New Mexico

How do Cibola County and New Mexico rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$823
Cibola County (1BR)
$927
New Mexico (1BR)
−11%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Cibola County
$823/mo 1BR
Population: 27,211
State
New Mexico
$927/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Cibola County is 11% cheaper than New Mexico at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($823 vs $927). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Cibola County New Mexico Difference
Studio $738 $828 −$90 (-11%)
1 Bedroom $823 $927 −$104 (-11%)
2 Bedroom $993 $1,129 −$136 (-12%)
3 Bedroom $1,223 $1,496 −$273 (-18%)
4 Bedroom $1,315 $1,758 −$443 (-25%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Cibola County is 14% below the US average. New Mexico is 3% below.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).